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History at your fingertips

Found inside the grounds of the German Governor's Mansion this hotel has an enviable location. Our room had been recently redecorated and was of a good standard. Other parts of the hotel were still to catch up. The staff were excellent, very helpful and efficient. We booked this hotel for its location and connection to historical Qingdao. We were not disappointed.

Date of stay: January 2016

Trip type: Travelled with family

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Ask mikeshang about The Castle Hotel

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I did quite enjoy my stay over there. The location is good and close to the old town (The new district is a little further). The rooms are ok designed and you sleep on some good bedding too. Food is not too bad either. I definitely recommend to check out the nearby restaurant for dinner - Its really good?

Date of stay: February 2015

Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Ask 981sebastianb about The Castle Hotel

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This was a lovely heritage hotel on top of the signal hill, right next to the Guest House Museum. We were lucky to be upgraded to a villa with two floors and two bed rooms, two bathroom. The villa room was big and facilities was up to my requirement. This was not a luxury and fancy castle hotel, as the main castle that was occupied by the original German Governor was now turned into a museum, and the block that we were staying was the quarter for the servants of the castle in the colonial days. So please don't mix up by the name of the hotel and expect that you could stay inside the main castle (which now is a museum). Having said that, it was still a nice hotel and can give you the atmosphere and feeling of living in the German colonial days. We love this hotel.

The standard room that our other group mates stayed in was pretty standard and not big but still give you decent room decor, nice bed and clean bathroom.

Breakfast was basic.

Room tip: take the villa room, as that was not too expensive from international standard.

Date of stay: October 2015

Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Ask HKA_888 about The Castle Hotel

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We stayed at the Castle for three nights. It is a great place inside the former German Governor's Mansion compound. Breakfast is simple but more than adequate. The Rathdkellar offers good Western food at very reasonable prices.

The staff has a great attitude although English level needs some work.

The Hotel is a little moldy, but otherwise a very unique place.

Date of stay: August 2015

Ask Howard S about The Castle Hotel

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I really enjoy you to read before booking here! We thought it would be fun and unique to stay in an old castle, so we tried. Very very disappointed! If you have high or average expectations, don't stay here!

We first arrived and was warmly greeted by the staff. We were out in a room in the first floor, right beside the main lobby. The window gave a great view of the parking lot. After noticing that the sheets and comforter was still wet, we requested a new room. The front desk tried very hard to accommodate us despite her limited English. We were given a second room in the basement. We were a little tired and just wanted a room.

We enjoyed a leisurely walk around the grounds and have a coffee at the outdoor cafe. The view was nice.

Our room was molded and had several places that looked like it simply had not been maintained since opening. There was mold growing around the bathtub and on the bathtub mat. There was also a huge hole in the wall covered up with decorative tape.

The morning buffet breakfast was less than desirable. The room is old and musty. The food was cold and rather limited if you prefer a western breakfast. The toast was rusted and the coffee tastes a day old.

THE WORST: we got bedbugs! I thought during the night there were Mosquitos. After returning home and visiting the doctor, confirmed bedbugs!

This hotel seems to be operating on a slim budget and overcharges for the quality. I would rather stay at a 2 star hotel. Lots a nice place to visit and take a stroll...maybe have dinner or lunch. Just beware staying here! It's very disappointing and disgusting!

Date of stay: July 2015

Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Ask Curtis B about The Castle Hotel

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The Castle Hotel is in a great location with beautiful views. However, the furnishings are worn, and the facilities are dated (e.g. no USB slot in the TV). The services are also lacklustre. We called for in-room dining, but they refused to give us the menu and said that the bulk of the options were unavailable. The beds are also as hard as carpeted floor. For the same price at another Chinese hotel, the services and facilities would be far, far superior.

Date of stay: June 2015

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